Breaking down Baylor's 2018 recruiting class: Best player, diamond in the rough and class grade

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Baylor head coach Matt Rhule is pictured on the sidelines during the Baylor University Bears vs. the TCU Horned Frogs NCAA college football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas on Friday, November 24, 2017. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)

As national signing day unfolds, Baylor's 2018 class is hovering right around the top 25 in 247Sports.com's Composite Team Rankings.

Here is a look at the class:

Head of the class: Gerry Bohanon. Bohanon is one of the gems of this 2018 recruiting class. Head coach Matt Rhule and staff were able to pull Bohanon out of his home state of Arkansas, so now they have an interesting quarterback competition waiting to happen. Bohanon is a dual threat with all the potential to be the best freshman in the Big 12 next season.

Diamond in the rough: Christoph Henle. Henle is a big target for whoever starts for the Bears at quarterback next season. The Bears had just 11 catches and three touchdowns from the tight end position last year, but the 6-foot-5 Henle provides a much-needed target in the red zone.

Everything you need to know about Baylor's 2018 recruiting class

Biggest need met: Offensive line. The Bears had a tough time protecting the quarterback last season, and an even tougher time running the ball. The Bears have six offensive linemen from this class who are ready to step in next season. Look for a few freshmen to step in and get significant playing time in 2018.

Biggest need not addressed: Secondary. The Bears were lit up last season by opposing Big 12 quarterbacks. The secondary only had three interceptions, gave up an average of 267 yards per game, allowed a completion rate of 66 percent and 25 passing touchdowns. The Bears signed three safeties, but no corners in 2018.

Class grade: B-plus. The fact the Bears have this kind of a recruiting class after a 1-11 season is amazing. Rhule and his staff deserve a lot of credit for their efforts in selling recruits on the future. The Bears have a lot of real playmakers in this group to excite fans.